Dry-Curry Sweet Potatoes

Sweet and spicy and the perfect companion to saffron orzo or other mildly flavored dish. From Rozanne Gold, a favorite cookbook author.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs sweet potatoes or 1 1⁄2 lbs  yams, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
• 1 -2  tablespoon curry powder, to taste
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. Put sweet potatoes into a shallow casserole; sprinkle with curry and salt; drizzle with olive oil.
3. Bake, turning once or twice, for 45 minutes, until evenly browned; serve immediately.